Chelsea vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Stamford Bridge
Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Manchester United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Chelsea vs Manchester United
Chelsea take a huge step towards Champions League qualification as they beat Manchester United 1-0. The goal came in the second half through a Cucurella header after a wonderful cross from James. The home side weren't entirely in control in the first half though did go close through Madueke and with James striking the post with a shot from range. United started brightly and thought they had gone in front with a fine Maguire finish but the goal was disallowed for offside following a VAR review. Chelsea were awarded a penalty in the second half after George was adjudjed to have been followed by Onana in the area but the decision was quickly rescinded via VAR after replays showed barely any contact. The home side struggled to find a breakthrough until Cucurella popped up. In terms of xG, Chelsea created 0.82 to 0.37 for Manchester United. Chelsea now move up to fourth, ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference while United remain 16th in the table. Chelsea are away to Nottingham Forest in nine days time for ther final league match of the season while United now prepare for their Europa League final against Tottenham in Bilbao. That's all from me, thank you and goodbye!
Chelsea vs Manchester United
Chelsea try and wrap it up on the counter as Palmer sets Gusto free, and he goes down under the challenge of Dorgu but the referee waves play on.
Chelsea vs Manchester United
Maguire tries to quicken the tempo with run with the ball but can't pick a team-mate out with a pass. Palmer then wins a free-kick after a rather strong challenge from Heaven.
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